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The Beaufort scale is a measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort Wind Force Scale, although it is a measure of wind speed and not of "force" in the scientific sense of the word.

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How did the Beaufort scale get its name?

The scale, which relates wind speed to observed weather conditions, was created in 1805 by Francis Beaufort. Beaufort was an Irish native serving in the British Royal Navy. He later rose to the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his services.


What does beaufort scale do?

A beaufort scale measures wind speed.


What is the name of the scale used to rank hurricanes and measure their damage potential A Fahrenheit scale B saffri-Simpson or C beaufort scale?

The Saffir-Simpson scale


When was the Beaufort scale invented?

The Beaufort scale was invented in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, a Royal Navy officer. It is a scale for estimating wind speeds based on observed sea conditions.


What is francis beaufort famous for?

francis beaufort is famous for the beaufort scale


How is a beaufort scale used?

The Beaufort scale is used to indicate approximate wind speed.


What does Sir Francis Beaufort have to do with the weather?

The Beaufort Scale


What is the highest measurement on the Beaufort scale?

The Highest measurement of Beaufort scale is 12, which refers to Hurricane-force.


How much did hurricane sandy measure on the Beaufort scale?

Like all hurricanes, it was a 12 on the Beaufort Scale. That is as high as the scale goes.


Who had a scale named after them?

Named after Francis Beaufort, the Beaufort Scale measures the wind speed as observed at sea or on land.


What is the answer to the ditloid 12 is a H on the B S?

12 is a Hurricane on the Beaufort Scale


What is beaufort?

The Beaufort wind force scale, or simply Beaufort scale, was devised at the beginning of the 19th century (around 1805) to provide a standard measure of wind speeds for sailors.